Singapore
HDB launches tender for EC site at Jalan Loyang Besar
The site can yield 710 residential units.
Cyber attacks on Singapore production data among highest in SEA
Three in 10 companies hit by cyber attacks reported that their production data was targeted.
Selective buyers and fewer launches lead to 58.1% drop in April home sales
In April, only 301 units exchanged hands.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.47%; MapleTree Pan Asia is top stock
MapleTree Pan Asia Commercial Trust saw a 4.10% growth.
DP Lawrence Wong seen staying on ‘same growth, policy path:’ expert
External risks are the biggest threat to growth.
Singapore firms score 82% on ethical culture
Globally, nearly 25% of employees said breaking the rules is acceptable to get the job done.
SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform
RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.
Over 10 Singaporeans make it in Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list
In total, 27 listees in various categories were from Singapore.
New home sales drop 58% MoM to 301 units in April
Year-on-year, sales fell 66%.
Singapore to redevelop Alexandra Hospital for active agaeing initiative
The redeveloped hospital will comprise around 1,300 beds.
Goodland reports a $3.5m net loss for 1H24
The company attributed its net loss to lower gross profit.
Good Class Bungalow land at Jervois Hill up for auction
Unit land prices for GCBs have breached $2,685 (US$2,000) psf.
Yangzijiang Financial to seek approval for maritime diversification at EGM
The company will hold the EGM on 31 May.
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore's new prime minister
He is the first prime minister born after Singapore's independence.
64% of companies attacked by ransomware in 2023: survey
Half of the cyberattacks led to data being encrypted.
Prime US REIT divests One Town Center to Miles Capital for US$82m
It sold the property below its valuation.
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